By Sylva OBASI The Federal Government says the success of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, will no longer be measured by the number of cadets graduating, but by how many transition into professional certification, onboard employment and productive maritime careers. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, stated this…
By David Oladimeji Stella Bassey has taken an early lead in the Season 11 Photo Challenge of Face of Maritime International (FOMI), polling 4,349 points to top 16 other contestants in the keenly contested challenge. The FOMI Photo Challenge celebrates beauty, confidence, visibility and the growing participation of young women in the maritime industry. Behind…
By Platform Reporters Lagos, Nigeria — The organisers of Nigeria’s premier maritime advocacy beauty pageant, Face Of Maritime International (FOMI), have announced the theme for its 11th season, codenamed, “THE BLUE QUEEN: Beauty With A Purpose”, with the tagline “From Crown To Coastline — Beauty That Saves Our Seas.” The announcement was made on Friday…
By Platform Reporters The Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA) has joined the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the global maritime community in marking World Maritime Day 2026, with a call on the Federal Government and the National Assembly to accelerate the ratification and domestication of outstanding international maritime instruments. This year’s observance is themed “From…
